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Power-Adapter Connector
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that
shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on page9.
For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance
Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
Prerequisites
1
Remove the base cover. See "Removing the Base Cover" on page13.
2
Remove the power-light board.
See "Removing the Power-Light Board" on page15.
3
Remove the battery. See "Removing the Battery" on page17.
4
Remove the speakers. See "Removing the Speakers" on page19.

Removing the Power-Adapter Connector

1
Disconnect the mini-card cables from the connectors on the mini-card.
2
Lift the connector latch and pull the pull-tab to disconnect the touchpad
cable from the connector on the system board.
3
Release the mini-card cables from the routing guides.
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